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1 hour ago, KevintheIrishDJ said:

We got off today. Service, food, standard wines (we are happy with $15 bottle) were VG. Wait staff at the Patio not so much. Shows were over 90db!!! The Den singer was good. Unfortunately, when the have a BBQ on deck, they remove half the deck chairs.

Good observation. Just got on here and already know that I will not be back at the patio for drinks. 1 time was plenty enough. I'm going to post a few pics later. So far it's relaxing and I love that the ship is not packed full of people with 10,000 other people and 900 decks ( exaggerating but not really, lol). Very relaxed. Our room steward already gave us the rundown and she seems like she will be pretty good. Let's see what these 10 days are like. Oh and I guess here is a pic of the Atlas bar or at least sneak peak. Also the pool deck.

Sorry I did not go to the meet and mingle. Too many other things to get situated. The buffet lunch today was just ok. I hope it gets better as we go along. Have reservations at the steakhouse and Italian restaurant. Will let ya know how that goes. Now to find the upcoming show.

Sorry here is the front side of that page.

So here are my first observations. Checkin was pretty quick and efficient. We are in terminal C today. We got here at around 11:30 and were given the attached form at check-in. Beware that check in does not start until 2:00pm. You will be in the waiting area waiting for your group to be called. I am still awaiting boarding but just wanted to update since we are sitting here waiting. Refreshments are offered in the waiting area. Not sure where the suites guests are but I know they have their own Lou he i. Here somewhere. They obviously have their own checking as well.  See photo. Will update as I get a chance if I have time.

We are going to be boarding tomorrow. So excited!

I booked an studio suite at a notified hotel in Eixample Barcelona. Close to two metros and I think I paid around $99 per night lis city tourist tax. Haven't stayed yet so I can't comment on how great it is. The reviews are good however and it was exactly what I was looking for.

This is amazing. Very lovely photos. 

No more covid testing required. Check celebrity updated protocols. 

Thanks for this. I need the extra points so I opted in.

Spinwheel hates me. I want scratch off back. 3 strikes and I was out. Lol...

I only get 50 points for log in but won $10 Shell gift card the other day on the scratch off game. Hoping to win some extra large bonus points. Fingers crossed!

I got my upgrade on our sold out cruise. Will never do it again because I got downgraded instead 😵‍💫.

On the elation about 1 week ago the Hennessy white was $59 on board and $75/$90 in Nassau bled pending on where you got it from. Onboard looks like the best option to buy. It was $69 on the independence of the seas a few days ago,

My email inbox 😂😂😂. Everyone sending info back to back. We are ready!

18 minutes ago, DenGNNJ said:

I sent a nice email to them with all our documents attached and literally within 2 minutes, the upload email was in both our INBOXES.  Might be a coincidence but we have separate applications in, I sent one email, and both emails came to us a exactly the same time.

Just got my travel authorization approval for both of us in my email. Yay!

I just got off of the phone with them and they said if you don't want to wait, to email your documents to them and they will review and approve them the same day as long as they are correct. I emailed them mine and am waiting to see what happens.

57 minutes ago, DenGNNJ said:

We got the same upgrade bid offer … $550 per person MINIMUM bid for this room here’s why we’re not taking it:  

 

1. We already have 1 night in a specialty restaurant with the standard offer and purchased a package for an additional two (+100 pp)… that leaves two nights with complimentary dining, one night of which we’re going to have dinner in Bermuda.  I think it’s okay we’re missing one Haven dinner.

 

2. We bought a spa pass for the entire trip (+100 pp) because the thalassotherapy pool in the thermal spa is heated and I’m assuming the pool in the Haven area is not.  Water is pretty cold in December.

 

3. The cruise isn’t at full capacity… reserved theater seating isn’t much of a perk when the ship is half full.  Disembarkation… we’re catching a commuter train home.  Ship’s officers cocktail party?… had dinner with the captain on Windstar.

 

4. Butler & concierge … it’s a 5 night cruise.  We do Retreat on Celebrity and yes we love the service they provide, but we’ll be okay for this short cruise.

 

5. Special breakfast??? … would have to be some pretty damn good eggs for the added cost.

 

Long story, kind of not long… the extras we purchased for $200 pp for this cruise are sufficient for us to sufficiently “elevate” the experience for us.

I also purchased the spa pass as well. Thanks for this info! I am looking into the retreat on my celebrity cruise next year since it is a 15 night transpacific (we are only in the concierge class right now). I wanted to know if it would be worth it but your explanation has been extremely helpful. I guess I will stick with what I have since it is such a short cruise anyway.

I understand that it is a starting bid but it looks like they are desperate enough to actually upgrade at that price since they literally dropped it from $1100 starting to $550.

Thanks everyone for tour responses. I think I am going to go over the offer again and see if there is anything I missed before I submit the upgrade. Happy cruising everyone!

Just now, MoCruiseFan said:

Where is the urgent part?

Urgent because the cruise is in 1 week and I leave tomorrow one a different cruise and would not have time to upgrade if I wait until my upcoming cruise is over. It's urgent because I want to either upgrade tonight or I might lose the opportunity.

1 hour ago, skeeter195 said:

This is the Gem correct?  If so the Haven is no big deal on the Jewel class ships.  See if you could get into a regular 2 bedroom suite for even less.  If you can't, $1100 for the 2 bedroom Haven is still a great deal.  

I can get the regular two bedroom for $360 per person but have no interests in the extra space. I only thought about the other offer because it was in The Haven. I'm happy in the club balcony but don't want to miss a good deal if this is one.

1 hour ago, BennyBrun said:

I am confused… is the offer to go to the haven $1100.00 total or per person?  I ask because you mentioned $2725 for the entire cost.  Look at the offer carefully if it says Haven and does not say that it excludes Haven access and the total cost is $1100.00 then I would go for it myself.  If it’s per person and excludes access to the haven then I would pass for a 5 night cruise to Bermuda.

The offer is $550 per person for the upgrade. It does not say anything about excluding the the Haven. It's for the two bedroom family suite in The Haven. The total would be the $2725 if I chose the upgrade. Right now i am in the club balcony and it cost $1325 and is paid for.

Hi all,

I just got an offer from NCL to upgrade from a club balcony suite to a 2 bedroom family suite in the Haven for $1100 for the entire room. I am not sure what the benefit would be if I upgraded but my total for the room would come out to about $2725 for the entire cost (including port fees, taxes, etc.). If I upgrade, will I get the full Haven benefits or no? It's for a 5 day a Bermuda cruise in week. It's only two of us but do you think that is a good deal or would you do it if it were you?

It would be our first time in The Haven and our first time on NCL in over 7 years. 

Whatever their goal was has been achieved. Many people talking about it. I did not know this happened until I saw this thread. I mean it clearly worked because it has its own stories all over several social media outlets including this thread that is already 4 pages of comments and counting. They still achieved their goal in the end!

3 hours ago, rempo said:

Thanks to all for the informative thread!  Just signed up for Allstate Rewards.  Here's the non-recent codes I was able to load.

 

WELCOMECOUPONS    1,000
WELCOME2WINNING    2,500
WELCOME2AR    1,000
WELCOME2OFFERS    1,500
WELCOME2DEALS    1,500
WELCOMEBACK    1,000

WELCOMEBIDS    1,000
WELCOME2SAVINGS    1,000
WELCOME2REWARDS    1,000
WELCOMEREWARD    1,000
WELCOMEBRANDS    1,500
WELCOMEPRIZES    2,500
WELCOMELOCAL    1,500
10KANNIVERSARY    10,000
5KANNIVERSARY    5,000

 

Joining + Login was 6,800, so this will get you ~40,000 quickly.

I was able to use half of these but already had redeemed the other half. Thank you so much because this put me so much further ahead. I will be saving a lot on my upcoming cruises. This list is great! Thanks, thanks, and thanks!!

I finally get the 2k codes. Yay... or maybe it's just for the holidays. Idk...